The Twin Steeples Podcast

Hymn 609 - Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying

Join us for a study of "Wake, Awake, For Night Is Flying" (Hymn 609 in The Lutheran Hymnal) by German pastor and hymn writer, Philipp Nicolai.

This hymn is based largely on Jesus' parable of the 10 Virgins as well as a number of references to descriptions of heaven from Revelation. As Nicolai was confronted with tragedy and death in his life and ministry, he turned to God and His promises in Christ for comfort and assurance. It was with these precious promises that He also comforted the flock that he was called to serve, with the reminder that we need to be ready, for we don't know when our Savior will return, or call us to our heavenly home. 

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of the joy which is our now, and which will be ours forever, as we are united with our Savior in eternity!

“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Thanks be to God! Praise the LORD! 

September 25, 2024

• Devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

 

• Announcements
  
  • Women's Auxiliary
  • Freshman Carnival
  • Zack Sippert Installation
  • Weekend Sunday School and Bible Class
  • Bible Studies
  • Pastors Office Hours
  • Choir 
  • Hymn Study Podcast
  • MN Pastoral Conference
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Red Cross Blood Drive

 

• Prayer List
  
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Marlene Hanel
  • Logan Landon
  • Bob Heller and Lane Fischer
  • Mission in Tanzania

 

• Common Christian Q&A
  
  • Do Catholics go to Heaven?

 

• Hymn: 293 “O Holy Spirit, Grant Us Grace”

Hymn 29 - Through All The Changing Scenes of Life

Join us for a study of "Through All The Changing Scenes of Life" (Hymn 29 in The Lutheran Hymnal) by the Irish Poets Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady.

This hymn is basically Psalm 34:1-10 set to metrical form so it can be sung as a hymn. The thoughts and even phrases are almost identical to what we find from David in Psalm 34. The hymn is a reminder of God's promises to be with and protect His people, and is a call to us to praise the LORD for His promises and help and comfort. 

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of the LORD rich love for His people and the fact that He is not a God who is far off, but one who is always near.

"I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3  Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together. 4  I sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. 5  They looked to Him and were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed. 6  This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. 7  The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them. 8  Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 9  Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. 10  The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing" (Psalm 34:1-10).

September 18, 2024

• Devotion
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

 

• Announcements
  
  • Weekend Sunday School and Bible Class
  • Bible Studies
  • Pastors Office Hours
  • Choir 
  • Hymn Study Podcast
  • Zack Sippert Installation
  • MN Pastoral Conference
  • Trunk or Treat

 

• Prayer List
  
  • Pastor John Hein
  • Pastor Tim Wheaton
  • Jim Lien
  • Marlene Hanel
  • Wilton Landon
  • Betty Wolle
  • Beth Greve and Julie Busch
  • Mission in Liberia

 

• Common Christian Q&A
  
  • Abortion in cases of rape and incest

 

• Hymn: 483 “God of the Prophets, Bless the Prophets' Sons”

Hymn 149 - Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain

Join us for a study of "Come to Calvary's Holy Mountain" (Hymn 149 in The Lutheran Hymnal) by the Scottish Poet James Montgomery.

The hymn invites sinners to come to Jesus to receive the spiritual washing and cleansing from sin that we so desperately need, and which can be found no where else. The weaves together thoughts from Matthew 11:28, Zechariah 13:1, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Revelation 7:14 and 22:17, Isaiah 25:6-8, Hebrews 9:14-15, and many more.

Study this hymn with us, as we are reminded of dire nature of our problem of sin, and God's gracious healing through the substitutionary blood of Jesus. 

Rejoice that God is indeed Faithful and has kept His promise to redeem us from sin and death!